New Life had one objective: to become what God had called us to become, and to do what God had called us to do — regardless of where any of that might lead us. That would be the sole marker of our success. It meant that all the previous markers — increased attendance, bigger and better programs, more serving — had to take a backseat to this one. I was no longer willing to “succeed” at the expense of hearing and listening to the will of God.
